Plant Utilities Technician
About The Position
Join our Kansas City, KS plant as a Plant Utilities Technician supporting the safe and reliable operation of critical plant utilities and building systems. This role focuses on maintaining essential infrastructure including water systems, air compressors, building sprinkler systems, HVAC, and low‑pressure natural gas boilers that enable continuous manufacturing operations. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values technical expertise, problem‑solving, and a strong commitment to safety. Your work will directly support plant operations by ensuring systems run efficiently, safely, and reliably. This is a 24/7 operation with shift designation to be determined. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $37.93.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience in facility maintenance or utilities operations within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Hands‑on experience working with systems such as HVAC, low‑pressure natural gas boilers, chillers, air compressors, water systems, and fire sprinkler systems.
- Demonstrated ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Knowledge of standard tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in building maintenance and utilities operations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Working knowledge of safety procedures and regulatory requirements related to facility and utilities operations.
Responsibilities
- Utilities Systems Maintenance - Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot utilities and facility systems including low‑pressure natural gas boilers, HVAC systems, chillers, air compressors, water systems, and building fire sprinkler systems.
- Troubleshooting & Repairs - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems supporting plant and building operations.
- Work Order & Project Execution - Review work orders, determine scope and procedures, and lead or support installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Safety & Compliance - Follow and enforce all safety, health, and quality requirements while ensuring systems operate in compliance with regulatory and site standards.
- Plant Support - Conduct routine inspections and daily rounds, respond to facility issues with urgency, and partner with plant teams to maintain reliable operations.
Benefits
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
- Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
- Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
